Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRylan Clark was left stranded in Nice, France, on Saturday, 27 June, after a trip with his boyfriend Kennedy Bates. He was attempting to return to the UK to host his BBC Radio 2 show but encountered travel difficulties at the airport. Clark apologised to listeners for his absence, phoning into Emma Willis's show to explain the situation. He revealed he had contemplated taking an eight-hour train journey in a desperate attempt to make it back for his programme. The presenter also admitted to trying to use his celebrity status to secure a different flight. In fullRylan Clark stranded abroad as star issues apology to BBC listenersThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in